Bess name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: English, Hebrew, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Bess b(e)-ss
Meaning: God is My Oath, Consecrated to God, Form of Elizabeth, God is Perfections, God is Fullness and My God is Perfect
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What does Bess mean?

The widely accepted and venerable unisex name Bess is originated from Hebrew, Bess means "God is My Oath, Consecrated to God, Form of Elizabeth, God is Perfections, God is Fullness or My God is Perfect" is used primarily in Hebrew, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and English languages.

Bess is variant of biblical Bessy. Bessy is a shortened form of ElizabethElizabeth. Bessy is English cognate of Bess. Also Bessy is form of Elizabeth in English language. Bessy is also English cognate of Elisabeth.

Bessy means God's Promise and Diminutive of Elizabeth is of Hebrew origin.. It is celebrated on November 17th.

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How do I pronounce Bess?

b(e)-ss is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Bess.

Variants of Bess

Besse, Bessy, Bessi, Elisheba, Elizabeth, Elisabeth, Bersi, Alizabeth, Eilis, Elza, Annaelizabeth, Elizabethmarie, Elisabett, Annalies

Names that rhyme with Bess

How popular is the name Bess?

A common name in United States with over 7152 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Currently the name is rising, in 1887, it ranked 157th when 182 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Moreover, the given name has been to Bess is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1999, peaked in 2014 when it ranked 1966th. Over 113 babies in England and Wales have been named Bess.

Also, it appeared first time in 2010 on baby girl names list of Belgium.

Bess is a rare baby name in France there is very thin chances of it still being given as it was last seen in 2007.

Also, Bess is a familiar name in Canada, Papua New Guinea, Uganda and Philippines. According to our research, at least 7000 people have been bestowed Bess around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202200135276
202000120897
201900155015
201800124387
201600143146
201500144636
201400119198
201300131387
201200149556
201100133397
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Bess in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands003313
Sweden061423
Norway0649
Denmark00220

Numerological aspects of Bess

Having letter B as your cornerstone means having the gentlest heart ever. You are a selfish but understanding friend and lover. What makes you comfortable talking is noticing the person that you are interacting with, is honest and reliable. Love is most important in your life. You believe that your body is a temple that needs to be taken good care of. And so does the soul. You are deeply related to the 5 senses.

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  •  Garth - Admired Garth has its origin in Old Norse and Welsh, Garth means "Garden, Enclosure or An Enclosed Yard", used largely in English is given to boys
  •  Phoenix - Meaning of Phoenix is Dark Red has origin in Old High German used for both genders is used specifically in English
  •  Merle - Preeminent and Perpetual Merles origin is Latin, Celtic and Old French bestowed upon both sexes used predominantly in French and Danish, meaning of Merle is "Black Bird, The Elements Merle Meaning Blackbird or Able"
  •  Kash - Mainly used in English preeminent, Kash means "Case" and is given to both sexes has its origin in Old French and Sanskrit

Sibling Names for Bess

If you've chosen the name Bess for your little one, it's only natural to wonder what other names would complement it well. Whether you're looking for inspiration or just curious, here are some sibling names that could make a perfect match for your babygirl named Bess.

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Famous people named Bess

  • Bess of Hardwick, notable figure of Elizabethan English society
  • Bess Streeter Aldrich, American author
  • Bess Myerson, American politician
  • Bess Truman, wife of U.S. President Harry S. Truman and the First Lady of the United States
  • Bess Press, Hawaii-based publisher that issues various books on Hawaiian and Pacific history and culture
  • Bess Flowers, American actress best
  • Bess Meredyth, screenwriter and silent film actress
  • Bess Armstrong, American film, stage and television actress
  • Bess Motta, American actress, singer, choreographer
  • Bess Houdini, stage assistant and wife of Harry Houdini
  • Bessie Holland in Knives Out as Actress
  • Bessie Cursons in The Party as Actress
  • Bess Finney, from 1975 drama, family film Forever Young, Forever Free, who portrayed Sister Marguerita.
  • Bess Glove, from 1970 movie Gabrielle, who played N.
  • Bess Sankey played main character of N in 1915 drama flick Blue Grass.
  • In 1925 western film, Heartbound, Bess True played Beth Langdon.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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